CLM December Meet

[kkyoon]

We had our third "Espresso:Sensory" session with another group of members yesterday. There was varying level of exposure to espresso amongst the group. We talked a little about espresso history, standard brewing parameters and traditional and third wave styles. Like the previous sessions we started with an underextracted shot, then an overextracted one followed by a properly extracted one. Everyone preferred the properly extracted shot.

We then moved on to contrast the flavours of different style of espressos, starting with a traditional italian blend ( Lavazza ), followed by a "third-wave" blend ( Five Senses from Departure Lounge ) and a single origin Ethiopian Sidamo. Here there were differing opinions, mostly due to personal preferences.

We talked a little about milk, showing the group properly frothed milk (including a discussion about temperature )  and some hard foam ( and the resultant separation of the milk/froth ). Due to popular request, everyone had a yummy single-shot ( Espressolab house blend )  5 ounce latte - good to the last drop.

We ended the day with shots of Hairbender ( found to be "strong" by some and "the best" by others ) and a quick test of the Mypressi.

A shout out to our baristas for the session - Yee, Evon and Bryanne - who pulled wonderfully consistent good shots in amazing speed. Many thanks to Espressolab for hosting us.

[hxleong215]

No pictures one...? 

[kkyoon]

We were fully occupied drinking shots and cups of water in turn..Elaine took some pictures, maybe we can get copies

[grabulasa]

"Everyone preferred the properly extracted shot."

There's still hope. Great session Yoon!

[PuiYee]

Thanks to yoon and the crew at espressolab and also the rest of the members for making the session enlightening and enjoyable.

On the way back i had to repeated chant "be still my beating heart"!..never had so many espressos in a day! 

[snouck82]

Had a blast (pun intended  ) on saturday. Thanks to Yoon, espressolab, and other participants for such an enjoyable and informative session.

Hope we manage to convert some people into serious coffee drinker 

Leong, we're waiting for you to share your coffee pilgrim 

[MyBeansStory]

Thanks to Yoon and EspressoLab for the great event! Very informative and having a great time drinking loads of espresso....

Thanks to Yee, Evon and Bryanne for the great tips on frothing milk and pouring latte art.

Hope to see y'all again in future.

KY